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Brent Hlady

Business Advisor

Brent is an accomplished executive with over 30 years of experience in the Gaming, Liquor and Retail industries

Throughout the years he has had the opportunity to work with numerous stakeholders in the public and private sector at the strategic and operational level and to advise on public policy matters, legislative and regulatory frameworks and proposed changes, as well as fostering mutually beneficial business relationships and business development activities.

Brent has led the development and implementation of revenue generating divisions within Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries, and was the Program Director of the Casino Redevelopment Program. 

He is currently providing advisory services in Government and Stakeholder Relations, Governance and Strategy through Bre Ash Consulting.

Brent is an accomplished executive with over 30 years of experience in the Gaming, Liquor and Retail industries

Throughout the years he has had the opportunity to work with numerous stakeholders in the public and private sector at the strategic and operational level and to advise on public policy matters, legislative and regulatory frameworks and proposed changes, as well as fostering mutually beneficial business relationships and business development activities.

Brent has led the development and implementation of revenue generating divisions within Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries, and was the Program Director of the Casino Redevelopment Program. 

He is currently providing advisory services in Government and Stakeholder Relations, Governance and Strategy through Bre Ash Consulting.

  • Strategy development, execution and monitoring
  • Government and Stakeholder relations
  • Public policy development and analysis
  • Legislative and regulatory development and analysis
  • Corporate Governance & Risk Management
  • Program Management and implementation of large scale construction projects
  • Operations management including developing and managing  capital and operating budgets
  • Contract negotiations and management  

Professional History

Bre Ash Consulting 

2020 - Present

Founder and President of this consulting firm that provides advisory services in Government and Stakeholder Relations, Governance and Strategy

Manitoba Liquor and 

Lotteries Corporation

1994 - 2020

Corporate Secretary since 2008 while assuming leadership responsibilities in other areas including Corporate Strategy, Policies and Procedures, Risk Management, Business Transformation, Change Management, Business Analytics and oversight of the Casino Renewal Program

Credentials

2008-2019     Institute of Corporate Directors – Variety of monthly sessions and courses                          on Corporate Governance topics

2016               Coaching as a Leader - Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation

2005–2010    Lecturer at the University of Nevada, Reno in the Gaming Management                                program

2007              Dimensions in Leadership - Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation

2005              Executive Development Program - University of Nevada, Reno

2002–2005   Instructor at the University of Manitoba

1992              Master of Arts - Economics, Major - Econometrics - University of Manitoba